DILLER

Composer: John D. Martin

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Harmonizer: John J. Overholt

John J. Overholt was born to an Amish family of limited means in the state of Ohio in 1918. As a child he was soon introduced to his father's personal collection of gospel songs and hymns, which was to have a marked influence on his later life. With his twin brother Joe, he early was exposed to the Amish-Mennonite tradition hymn-singing and praising worship. An early career in Christian service led to a two-year period of relief work in the country of Poland following World War II. During that interim he began to gather many European songs and hymns as a personal hobby, not realizing that these selections would become invaluable to The Christian Hymnary which was begun in 1960 and completed twelve years later in 1972, with a compilation… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: DILLER
Composer: John D. Martin
Harmonizer: John J. Overholt (1971)
Meter: 9.9.9.9
Incipit: 51334 41233 33111
Key: E♭ Major

Texts

Take a Closer Look at Calvary

Take a closer look at Calvary,
There the Lord would sweetly say to thee;
By your faith accept my pardon free,
I have shed my lifeblood; trust in me.

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Instances

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The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 #730

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